How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Hearing Loss (2025): Tips for iPhone, Android

Hearing loss is common, and there’s a good chance it will impact you or someone close to you in your lifetime. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 13 percent of adults in the US have some difficulty hearing, and it’s a growing problem around the globe. The World Health Organization predicts that one in four people will have some degree of hearing loss by 2050. Whether you struggle to hear the doorbell or frequently find yourself cranking the TV volume up, you likely have a device in your pocket that can help. We often think of accessibility features for folks with profound hearing loss, but the truth is, many of us can benefit. Below, I’ve pooled several smartphone features I tested with the help of family members with varying degrees of hearing loss. I also spoke with representatives at Apple and Google to learn more about these features in iPhones and Android. Both companies claim they work with deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to gather feedback and new idea ... Read full article.